In Kunshan, East China's Jiangsu province, the melodies of Kunqu Opera, an ancient art form, are not confined to the stages ...

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to ancient China: Ancient China – China under the rule of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, beginning around 2070 B.C. and ...

Kunshan is the birthplace of Kunqu, which blends poetry, music, intricate costumes and graceful performances. The ...

The Ancient Greeks of China. Greek goddess Athena painted by Fred Henry Andrews for historian Aurel Stein based on a seal found by him from China. Image Credits: Fred Henry Andrews via Ancient Khotan ...

A French company is facing resistance at Otavi for attempting to set up a plantation of ancient Chinese trees in an area known for maize production - but the government says it is unaware of this plan ...

As the Qing Dynasty collapsed, China underwent a creative explosion. The early 20th century saw Chinese students and writers ...

The serial refusal of governments of either party to obey Parliament’s demands is part of a broader decline of democracy ...

From there, I traveled to Jigen township, the westernmost township of China. There, I witnessed the breathtaking moment when ...

BEIJING: As China's National Day holiday wraps up, people have flocked to cities and attractions rich in cultural heritage.

A new exhibition on ancient Chinese clothing was held in German capital Berlin. The exhibition traces the history of Chinese clothing, highlighting how the Confucian core value of “ritual” is ...

One such innovation was seen in the Kunshan Contemporary Kunqu Theater's production of The Story of Washing Gauze, a play originally written in the 16th century. The story centers on Xi Shi, a ...

A portrait of Confucius (551-479 BC) [Photo provided to China Daily] Today is the 40th Chinese Teachers' Day – a festival celebrating the 2,300-year tradition of respecting teachers and education in ...